Access & Inclusion Plan
The Disability Services Commission is a government service which employs Local Area Coordinators to assist people with disabilities to plan, organise and access supports and services which enhance their participation in and contribution to their local community.
‘Count Me In’ is a long-term government strategy of the WA Disability Services Commission to guide all Western Australians when responding to people with disability. Count Me In has a vision that ‘All people live in welcoming communities that facilitate citizenship, friendship, mutual support, and a fair go for everyone.
SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY
The Shire of Irwin adopted the Disability Access & Inclusion Plan in 2023 to address barriers within the community. Since the adoption of the initial Disability Access & Inclusion Plan in 1995, the Shire has implemented a number of works and programs to improve disability access and inclusion.
DAIPs assist public authorities to plan and implement improvements to access and inclusion across seven outcome areas, in regards to services and events, buildings and facilities, information, quality of service, complaints, consultation processes and employment. These plans benefit people with disability, the elderly, young parents and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
RIGHTS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY
The Australian Human Rights Commission leads the implementation of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 to stop disability discrimination. The act promotes equal rights and opportunity and access for people with disabilities.
To make a complaint about discrimination and breaches of human rights, visit AUSTRALIAN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
People With Disabilities (WA) Inc. represents and speaks for the rights and equal treatment of all Western Australians with a disability. For more information, visit PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
CONTACT INFORMATION
If you would like further information on the Shire of Irwin’s DAIP or require information in an alternative format (audio, electronic, large print) please contact the Shire of Irwin Community Development Officer on (08) 9927 0000
